Cost Accounting Manager

7 months ago

Newport, United Kingdom airbus Full time
Job Description:

Cost Accounting Manager ( + Price Auditing)

SECURITY CLEARANCE: The ability to obtain UKSV SC Clearance is essential

LOCATION: Stevenage or Newport as a home site (Typically 3 days a week in the office, 2 days remote) The initial learning period will require you to be on site 5 days a week to begin with

TRAVEL: Frequent travel between Stevenage and Newport site

TYPE: Full Time – 37hours per week

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
  • Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday
  • Personal Development: Personalised development plan, and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
  • Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop
  • Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
  • Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) 

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight () to , . So what's your next change?

To ensure optimal transparency and competitiveness in our business operations, we are dedicated to defining and implementing harmonized and compliant Cost Accounting methods. These efforts are aimed at controlling our cost base effectively and calculating standard costing references with precision. By supporting decision-making processes, we strive to enhance profitability and maintain a competitive edge, impacting both current and future business outcomes through cost optimization and pricing audit implications.

In designated functions, our focus is on providing essential Controlling support. This involves driving performance management and improvement by meticulously preparing, analysing, and reporting financial data. Through this process, we identify risks and opportunities while offering valuable insights to business managers. This proactive approach ensures that we remain agile and well-informed in our strategic decisions.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM 

  • Manage the budget & hourly rate process; Budgetary control for functions, timesheet recording, capex reporting, internal controls and recovery management.  Cost accounting monthly close activities. Preparation and optimisation of hourly rates in preparation for negotiation with external price audit (customers: UK MOD & ESA (European Space agency))
    • Budget for Stevenage and Newport (circa £400M) is prepared, reported and monitored in an accurate and timely manner, and that relevant KPI’s are available for executive Mgt    
    • External price audits (customers: UK MOD & ESA (European Space agency)) are managed and optimized to ensure profit is maximized
    • Act as an interface between technical accounting and Functional / PL finance
    • Controlling for designated areas (budget circa £180M) and associated business partnering delivers value to all stakeholders
    • Manage/support/develop the team (of 8 across both sites) in line with Airbus Values
  • Direct interaction with AD Ltd Finance Director on topics including Price Audit

ABOUT YOU

  • Possess vast experience within Cost Accounting and Price Auditing
  • Strong leadership experience
  • SAP proficiency is crucial
  • Internal and external stakeholders’ management experience (e.g. Customer price audit, external auditors)

Not a 100% match to the below? No worries Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. 

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Controlling

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